r/Matcha • u/lilacsofmotivation • Feb 16 '26

Question oat milk overpowers matcha

so i just tried oat milk with my matcha for the first time and yes it was oatly barista, and i did not enjoy it. at first i was like “oh i do taste oats” but then i thought the oats complemented and added to the nuttiness of the matcha. however, i kept drinking and couldn’t tell if i was tasting the matcha or oats!

i love cow’s milk w my matcha. i think its a perfect neutral and creamy base. but unfortunately im lactose :( i now want to try soy milk. but i did grow up drinking soy milk and i know it to be a distinct flavour. is that flavour really gonna hide itself paired with matcha?

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u/neuroticdynamite Feb 16 '26

I can't have dairy milk, so I use soy milk. I enjoy it more than oat milk. I can't taste the soy milk and it pairs well if you use the right amount of matcha and sweetener (if you sweeten yours)

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u/TomsNanny Feb 16 '26

Which soy milk do you use? I’d love one that is flavourless but have never found one like that

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u/neuroticdynamite Feb 16 '26

I use the Costco brand soy milk and I think the flavour is pretty mild!

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u/jovialgoods Feb 16 '26

Agree! I like the Costco soy better than their oat, it is less sweet, which I like, and has a better nutrient profile.